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Internal Communications Platform

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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10 Feb 2025 at 00:28

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a contract for an Internal Communications Platform to E-SEARCH DAC t/a POPPULO. The project, classified under IT services (CPV code 72000000), aims to deliver internal communications emails to UKHSA employees, including a weekly newsletter and messages from senior leaders. The contract, valued at £69,846.24, started on 22 January 2025 and will end on 31 October 2025. This procurement process, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective method, is in the award stage.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT services, particularly those offering software development and internet support. Businesses with experience in managing internal communications platforms and fostering employee engagement will find this contract valuable. Although the suitability criteria did not favour SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with robust capabilities in delivering comprehensive IT solutions tailored to the public sector will benefit most from participating in similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

Internal Communications Platform

Notice Description

D&T11608 (W156895): For the delivery of internal communications emails to UKHSA employees, including a weekly newsletter with essential operational information and introductions from senior leaders to increase their visibility across the UKHSA organisation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7097f7af-9b98-4b18-a25d-c141f672bc95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/321c730c-7dd7-4494-b0db-b25dc6b2b3cd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,846 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,846 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

E-SEARCH DAC T/A POPPULO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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